Buffing concerns

Re: Buffing concerns

Ben Aragon

>Keith,

Good point, I�ll wear a mask from now on. When I�m sanding I use a dust collector and a mask. I�ll use both now when I buff. I would like to be turning for along time.

I asked our safety guy at work what is the best type of ear protection. He said it is the one that is comfortable and you use it. If you have ear protection that has better specs but is not practical or comfortable you�ll never wear them and you�re without any protection, so get something comfortable that you will use.

My question is what do people out there like for dust masks that are comfortable and effective.

Best Wishes,

Ben

Re: Buffing concerns

Russ Fairfield

>White Diamond is an Aluminum Oxide particle, and the last time I looked, that was the same thing that is used on sandpaper.

You might consider using protection while buffing for the same reason you would use one with sandpaper.

Re: Buffing concerns

Fog Tanner

>I have a dust collection "hood" behind my lathe similar to the one in Raffan's book. I run the cyclone anytime I have the lathe on, turning, sanding, and buffing(Beall system). The only time it isn't running is when I am applying dye's or finishes.

If you have concerns, you might want to look at Russ's site. I beleive he had a dust collection hood that would be perfect you your use - a form fitting cardboard box. That should trap most, if not all, of what comes off the wheel. And the price is right. I made one before my current hood and it worked great.

Re: Buffing concerns

John Lucas

>Keith

I always turn on the dust collector with the hose right behind the wheel. I read somewhere that breathing the dust was unhealthy. When I first started using it I didn't do that and I would get dust in my nose and eyes that was really irritating. I decided to take precautions.

Re: Buffing concerns

MikeinCapeMay

>I have a hood from my DC mounted at the lathe and it seems to collect all, or nearly all of the dust when sanding, particularly when sanding smaller objects where the hood is able to be close and do it's job. If I'm doing a lot of sanding and/or sanding larger items where the hood isn't as close I also wear a mask. The mask is a canister type from CS.

I've never used any of the equipement that I've mentioned while buffing. Now that you've brought this up and I've thought about it, I will.

Thanks!

you betcha!

Mike Schwing from Md.

>Yes I do wear a mask and faceshield when running the buffing wheels. I have to in order to stand in front of them.

But even though these things can be harmful, that doesn't mean they will be. My father owned an auto dealership back before OSHA was serious about workplace safety. I can recall very clearly his old body and paint man walking out of the paint booth the same exact color (skin, hair, all) as the car he had been painting. No mask, nothing. He used to wipe his nose with thinner to get rid of the paint he'd breathed in, and the rag was the same color as the car when he was done!

I also recall him grinding lead, which they used to use as a body filler - no mask. He never wore a mask for anything and lived a long and healthy life right into his mid 90's.

I figure I don't have his genes, so I take precautions.

Re: you betcha!

John Lucas

>Mike

I had an Uncle that I never saw without a cigarette in his mouth. I don't know how many he smoked but it had to be 2 or 3 packs a day. He hacked and coughed all day and had a terrible voice. I thought he would die any day from that habit but he lived into his 90's.

I'm like you, I don't think my luck is that good.

Re: you betcha!

Mike Schwing from Md.

>Do we always think so much alike because we're cyclists or are we cyclists because we think so much alike?

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Ron in Drums PA

>Imagine how long they would have lived if they didn't do what you say. I'm guessing maybe 110 - 150 years of age ;-)

I would

Tony - Memphis

>I guess I'm a bit anal, but I wear a dust mask (3M 8511) almost all the time in the shop. Its rare that I'm not creating or stirring some sort of dust. It amazes me how many folks don't recognize the hazzards in our shops. I religiously wear eye, lung, and ear protection. Hate, but I do it. Do the same thing when operating any yard equipment. Lets be careful out there!

Tony

Re: Buffing concern followup

ken chase

>I would love to see Russ's website if someone could please post the url. I made a collection device but I only collect dust in reverse. No effect catching when I turn. Nothing coming toward me goes into the dollector. Russ may have a better idea.

Thanks

Re: Buffing concern followup *LINK*

Fog Tanner

>This is the page with the dust collection "hood". There is a lot of other good info, just go to the main index from here..

Fog


http://www.woodcentral.com/russ/russ9.shtml